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Pigeon Hole NT — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Pigeon Hole, Northern Territory. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Pigeon Hole NT is 121 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Pigeon Hole is $267 per week ($13,884 per year). Median rent in Pigeon Hole is $90 per week ($390 per month). Pigeon Hole has a median age of 23 years, younger than the national median of 38. Pigeon Hole has a population density of 3.2 people per km².

The most common religion is Christian (other) (54% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous.

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Pigeon Hole Population

residents (Census 2021)

Pigeon Hole Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$267/wk

$13,884 per year

#8875 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$90/wk

$390 per month

#8693 of 14,663

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Median Age

23years

15 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 4.9 · 1.7 per bedroom

Pigeon Hole Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.6% (63) Female 50.4% (64)

Population Density

3.2

people per km²

121 people · 37.3 km²

Households

4.9

Avg household size

1.7

Persons per bedroom

$575

Family income/wk

Pigeon Hole Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Pigeon Hole Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Pigeon Hole Religion

Christian (other)

54.4%

No Religion

24.6%

Not stated

21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Pigeon Hole Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

45.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

27.5%

Year 12 or equivalent

17.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Pigeon Hole Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous

50.6%

Other

49.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Pigeon Hole Employment

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Employed full-time

6.1% 4 people

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Employed part-time

9.1% 6 people

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Unemployed

34.8% 23 people

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Not in labour force

50.0% 33 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Pigeon Hole Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Pigeon Hole Occupation

Professionals

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Pigeon Hole Field of Study

Society & Culture

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Pigeon Hole Dwelling Types

Separate house

78.9%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Pigeon Hole Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

28.6%

$800-$999/wk

21.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

28.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Pigeon Hole Marital Status

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Married

48.7% 38

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Divorced

3.8% 3

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Never married

47.4% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Pigeon Hole Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

96.1%

English

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Pigeon Hole School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

58.3%

Secondary — Government

41.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Pigeon Hole Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.8% 6

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No need for assistance

97.2% 206

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Pigeon Hole Volunteering

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Not a volunteer

100.0% 63

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Pigeon Hole How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

66.7%

Walked only

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Pigeon Hole Car Ownership

0 vehicles

69.2%

1 vehicle

30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Pigeon Hole Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Pigeon Hole Population Mobility

10.5%

moved in the last year

20.0%

moved in the last 5 years

58.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

37.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Pigeon Hole Indigenous Population

96.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

221

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Pigeon Hole Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease

Diabetes

Kidney disease

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Pigeon Hole Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk

9.2%

$150-$299/wk

53.8%

$300-$399/wk

9.2%

$500-$649/wk

6.2%

$650-$799/wk

7.7%

$800-$999/wk

9.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Pigeon Hole Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

64.4%

Couple — no children under 15

20.0%

One parent — children under 15

11.1%

Couple — no children

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Pigeon Hole Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

8.7% 6

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Never served

91.3% 63

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Pigeon Hole Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

17.5% 11

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Did not provide

82.5% 52

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Pigeon Hole Children Ever Born

No children

28.6%

1 child

42.9%

4 children

28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Pigeon Hole Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

47.7%

5–14 hours

9.2%

15–29 hours

16.9%

Did not do domestic work

26.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Pigeon Hole Household Size

1 person

35.3%

5 persons

17.6%

6+ persons

47.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Pigeon Hole Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved — same area (SA2)

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Pigeon Hole Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

83.3%

Intact family — other children present

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Pigeon Hole Schools

schools nearby

government

691

avg ICSEA score

total students

Nitjpurru School Government

Combined · T-7 · 21 students

691

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Pigeon Hole Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,124/wk

Median Rent $90/wk

Rent-to-Income 8.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Pigeon Hole

Your weekly income

≈ $4,871/month

Median rent $90/wk

Left after rent $1,034/wk

Rent share 8.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

East Arnhem

Income: $281/wk Rent: $35/wk Save: $55/wk

Milingimbi

Income: $233/wk Rent: $45/wk Save: $45/wk

Gunbalanya

Income: $276/wk Rent: $70/wk Save: $20/wk

Wurrumiyanga

Income: $227/wk Rent: $80/wk Save: $10/wk

Pigeon Hole vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NT

Weddell

Pop: 61 Income: $825/wk Rent: $275/wk

Tara (NT)

Pop: 62 Income: $369/wk Rent: $70/wk

Birdum

Pop: 63 Income: $866/wk

Stapleton

Pop: 63 Income: $662/wk Rent: $577/wk

Flying Fox (NT)

Pop: 64 Income: $1,180/wk Rent: $20/wk

Delamere (NT)

Pop: 65 Income: $1,036/wk

Compare Pigeon Hole

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pigeon Hole

What is the population of Pigeon Hole NT?

The population of Pigeon Hole NT is 121 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.2 people per km².Pigeon Hole is ranked #8,402 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Pigeon Hole?

The median personal income in Pigeon Hole NT is $267 per week, or $13,884 per year.The median household income is $1,124 per week.Family income is $575 per week.Pigeon Hole is ranked #8,875 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Pigeon Hole?

Median rent in Pigeon Hole NT is $90 per week ($390 per month).Rent represents 8.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Pigeon Hole ranks #8,693 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Pigeon Hole?

The median age in Pigeon Hole NT is 23 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Pigeon Hole a good suburb to live in?

Pigeon Hole is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 121.The median income is $267/wk, which is below the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 70223. All dollar figures in AUD.